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sensationalistic

sen·sa·tion·al·ism
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-sey-shuh-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-sey-shuh-nl-iz-uh m]
    • /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm/

Definitions of sensationalistic word

  • noun sensationalistic subject matter, language, or style producing or designed to produce startling or thrilling impressions or to excite and please vulgar taste. 1
  • noun sensationalistic the use of or interest in this subject matter, language, or style: The cheap tabloids relied on sensationalism to increase their circulation. 1
  • noun sensationalistic Philosophy. the doctrine that the good is to be judged only by the gratification of the senses. the doctrine that all ideas are derived from and are essentially reducible to sensations. 1
  • noun sensationalistic Psychology. sensationism. 1
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Origin of sensationalistic

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; sensational + -ism

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Parts of speech for Sensationalistic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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sensationalistic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sensationalistic usage trend in Literature

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